Oxymoron(noun)
A figure of speech in which two opposite or contradictory words are used together.
Hindi meaning:विरोधाभासी शब्द-युग्म
Synonyms: Paradox, Contradiction, Incongruity, Self-contradiction
Antonyms: Consistency, Harmony, Coherence, Agreement
Example: Deafening silence is a common oxymoron.
Trick to remember: Oxymoron = Opposite words ka combo — jab do ulte meanings wale words ek saath aa jayein, samjho oxymoron.
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